1976 Lancia Stratos vs. 1994 Plymouth Breeze
To start off, 1994 Plymouth Breeze is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Lancia Stratos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Lancia Stratos would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Plymouth Breeze is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1994 Plymouth Breeze. (161 HP @ 5850 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1994 Plymouth Breeze. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Plymouth Breeze weights approximately 455 kg more than 1976 Lancia Stratos.
Because 1976 Lancia Stratos is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Lancia Stratos. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Plymouth Breeze, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1976 Lancia Stratos (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Plymouth Breeze. (218 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1976 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Plymouth Breeze. 1994 Plymouth Breeze has automatic transmission and 1976 Lancia Stratos has manual transmission. 1976 Lancia Stratos will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Plymouth Breeze will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Lancia Stratos | 1994 Plymouth Breeze | |
| Make | Lancia | Plymouth |
| Model | Stratos | Breeze |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2419 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2750 mm |
